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Post by Eric Roper on Oct 11, 2010 12:32:57 GMT 1
Sergeant Peter Rayner, 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment was killed in action on Friday 8th October 2010, when he was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device whilst leading his men on patrol in the Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province. Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner was born into a military family on the 11 November 1975 in Andover. He considered his hometown to be Bradford but joined the 1st Battalion, The King's Own Royal Border Regiment in 1994; the same Battalion in which his father had served for most of his Army career. He will be remembered for his pre-eminence as a Javelin Commander, for his forthright manner and for his huge personality. Sergeant Rayner will be sorely missed by all members of his Company and by all members of the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment 'Lions of England'. He leaves a young family and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy and his son Derek at this time. RIP Peter. for a more comprehensive obituary, please go to: www.army.mod.uk/news/21930.aspx
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